Big 12 Just Did the UNTHINKABLE for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and BYU
The Big 12 Conference has officially reached its limit with targeted, discriminatory fan behavior. Following anti-LDS chants directed at BYU during last Saturday’s game in Orlando, commissioner Brett Yormark’s office levied a $100,000 fine against UCF while unveiling an unprecedented league-wide enforcement policy. The crackdown directly targets a recurring headache for the conference. For years, host student sections across multiple campuses have resorted to vulgar, religiously targeted chants when Brigham Young comes to town. Previous slaps on the wrist—minor administrative warnings or static $50,000 institution fines—clearly failed to deter rogue fan sections. Under the newly instituted policy, the Big 12 is hitting both institutional pocketbooks and on-field competitive outcomes. A confirmed first incident of discriminatory conduct triggers an automatic minimum $100,000 fine and an immediate stadium warning. Should a second incident occur within the same game, the home team faces a eye-watering $500,000 fine along with direct competitive penalties—such as a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag in football or a two-shot technical foul in basketball. Furthermore, ejected fans face a season-long ban from all conference athletic events. Attaching real, tangible game consequences to crowd behavior shifts the paradigm entirely. Rowdy student sections will no longer just be costing their athletic departments extra operational dollars; they risk directly penalizing their own players on the field or court. By establishing a zero-tolerance policy with teeth, the Big 12 is sending an undeniable message to every campus from Orlando to Salt Lake City: targeted religious slurs are not game-day banter, and the league will no longer allow hostile fan sections to derail athletic competition. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (46736